You can find this material in an American landmark, and it adds more character to retaining walls than cinder blocks due to its wide range of colors and shapes.
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While some plants make great living mulch, others work better for cut-and-drop mulching. This pretty purple-flowering plant falls into the latter category.
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A bird bath can be a charming feature in your garden, but the mosquitoes they attract aren't so pleasant. So here's one way to banish them from your bird haven.
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Pruning shears come in handy for a variety of garden tasks. However, to avoid transferring diseases from one plant to another, they need to be disinfected.
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Adding coffee grounds to your garden bed is a popular remedy for amending soil. But, what can it actually do for your soil, and where do its benefits stop?
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Are ants in your garden bed dangerous to your plants? Follow our guide to determine what to do when you find large numbers of ants on your veggies or flowers.
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The standard advice is to pull out weeds when the soil is damp. The weeds will come out easily. That's not the case, however, when using one common garden tool.
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Retaining walls come with pros and cons, from boosting or diminishing your yard's aesthetic to cost considerations. Learn more before you begin to build.
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A small adjustment can make a big difference when you're cutting grass, especially if it's long. This trick keeps clippings moving and your cutting deck clear.
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Save ground space in your garden by ditching the traditional standing birdbath for one that adds color and style while hanging above your garden.
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Most herbs are quite short: even unruly basil maxes out at 3 feet tall. Finding a tall native herb with an abundance of summer blooms is most gardeners' dream.
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From spiky seed heads to vivid yellow foliage, these ornamental grasses will capture attention in your garden — and they don’t mind the shade one bit.
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Traditional pedestal bird baths have their place, but when you want something more stylish or less bird bath-y, this cylindrical find from Lowe's delivers.
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Succulents come in an array of forms and colors. Create a stunning decorative planter for your growing collection with bottles rescued from the recycling bin.
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Give old bed slats new life by building an easy planter and trellis. A simple, budget-friendly upcycling project to elevate your climbing plants.
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Hummingbirds love red, nectar-filled flowers, but they're also attracted to pink blooms, which this snapdragon lookalike produces in abundance on tall stems.
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Dropping one of these little rounds into your bird bath can kill mosquito larvae for up to 30 days. Plus, it's completely natural and harmless for wildlife.
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Ants build nests anywhere with suitable conditions. Getting rid of these pesky critters requires making your houseplant an unattractive place for them to live.
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When adding this syrup to your leafy greens, never add it in its pure form. It should be diluted. Its benefit? Greater microbial activity for healthier soil.
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Having a bird bath is great for attracting birds to your backyard for bird-watching. This smart, solar-powered product takes avian observation to a tech level.
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This herbaceous perennial has 23 species, and their blooms last for up to three months. Some species let you enjoy their flowers through much of November.
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This product hearkens to a timeless source of lighting that complements any style. That said, it uses both a natural charge and one powered by technology.
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When weeds reach their peak height, you might feel like you're at your limit too. But before you rev up the heavy machinery, think about their growth stage.
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Keep your patio away from these elements to prevent ticks. You want to eliminate areas that ticks love in order to keep your backyard pest-free.
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The key to this hydrangea variety's weed suppression? Its height versus its spread. This innovative flowering shrub comes in three colors with names to match.
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We aren't sure how some garden practices start, but placing gravel in the bottom of a tree's planting hole is one you'll want to skip. Here's all it needs.
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Cicada season begins in May, as adult cicadas begin to emerge from underground to fulfill their life cycle. Their sound is loud and can quickly turn into noise.
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